January, 2021 | The Walrus

A photograph of the wooden exterior of the downtown Toronto MEC location, with the green "MEC" sign displayed outside.

Business

What We Can Learn from the Fall of MEC

January 20, 2021November 13, 2023 - by Max Fawcett

The company’s failure is a warning to co-ops across the country

A black and white photo of a geometric metal teapot, which has a body shaped like a diamond.

Arts & Culture

The International Tempest Over the World’s Most Famous Teapot

January 19, 2021January 22, 2021 - by Rosalind M. Pepall

Inside the world of evaluating, and pursuing, rare art objects

A photo hangs on the wall of a man with a cowboy hat and boots, holding a whip. On the wall also hangs an American flag, and what appears to be a military jacket.

March/April 2021 / Society

Quitting America

January 18, 2021November 27, 2024 - by M.E. Rogan

I came to Canada to escape a childhood—and a nation—consumed with lies

Illustration of an army tank against a bright orange background. Instead of a firearm, the tank is shooting flowers.

Society

The Military’s Uphill Battle for Inclusivity

January 13, 2021January 14, 2021 - by Benjamin Hertwig

“Progressive” has never been a label associated with Canada’s armed forces. But one of its Twitter accounts is trying very hard

Illustration of three pairs of hockey players in full gear, embracing one another and smiling.

Sports

Will There Ever Be an Openly Queer NHL Player?

January 12, 2021March 25, 2021 - by Alex Manley

In hockey culture, male aggression is valorized while any weakness, real or perceived, is weaponized

A photograph of skydivers waiting at the edge of an open helicopter door before making the jump.

Society

What’s More Dangerous than Leaping Out of a Plane?

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 - by Timothy Caulfield

Most things, it turns out. But science rarely shapes our decision making the way fear does

A photograph of Meng Wanzou, wearing a dark dress and heels, being led past a crowd of people photographing her.

Current Affairs

Why Canada Should Finally Free Meng Wanzhou

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Chris Scott

The Huawei CFO’s detention has always been political. With Trump out, Trudeau shouldn’t wait to release Meng

Red ring marks from the bottom of a glass form an abstract pattern on a black background

January/February 2021 / Memoir

My Struggle with Sobriety

January 6, 2021June 8, 2021 - by Mel Lefebvre

The decision to quit drinking was the right one for me. But, as I have learned, there’s no perfect way to do it

Society

Has the Pandemic Made Online Dating Better?

January 5, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Taylor Lambert

“It’s hard to meet people these days” has never been truer. But COVID-19 might be making courtship more considerate

An illustration of two ships crossing a checkered finish line. The ship in the lead has Chinese characters on the side. The ship behind it has a small Canadian flag.

January/February 2021 / Politics

China Wants to Invest in the Arctic. Why Doesn’t Canada?

January 4, 2021April 18, 2024 - by Gloria Dickie

While Canada ignores the North’s economic potential, China is poised to make inroads

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Month: January 2021

What We Can Learn from the Fall of MEC

The International Tempest Over the World’s Most Famous Teapot

Why Canada Should Finally Free Meng Wanzhou

My Struggle with Sobriety

Has the Pandemic Made Online Dating Better?

China Wants to Invest in the Arctic. Why Doesn’t Canada?

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